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Latest data shows number of shoplifting crimes in Merseyside
MORE shoplifting crimes were recorded in Merseyside in the past year, new figures show. It comes as major retailers raised concerns about the rising cost of theft, while the Government has vowed to make assaulting a shopworker a specific criminal
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Plans submitted for prominent petrol station
PLANS have been drawn up to extend a retail kiosk at a prominent petrol station. Proposals have been submitted to council planners in relation to Ashcroft Service Station, in Fingerpost, by applicant Shaji Thomas. Plans are for the creation
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War veteran and triple amputee Andy Reid needs our votes to win Soldiering On Award
INSPIRATIONAL Rainford war veteran and triple amputee Andy Reid MBE is a finalist in the Soldiering On Award, recognising those in and supporting the Armed Forces Community. Dad-of-two Andy lost three limbs after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan
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Plans drawn up seeking to install 25m phone mast
PROPOSALS have been drawn up seeking permission to create a 25m-high phone mast on land. The plans seek prior approval to install the lattice mast at Home Farm, on Chapel Lane, Rainhill. An application has been put together by Icon Tower Infrastructure
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Look inside this Victorian semi detached home on the market for £430,000
LOOK inside this gorgeous four-bedroomed semi detached home on Dentons Green Lane on the market for £430,000. The Victorian home comprises of: a reception hallway via entrance vestibule, two large reception rooms offering versatility warmed by
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Magistrates order for two XL bully dogs to be destroyed
MAGISTRATES have ordered for two XL bully dogs to be destroyed after a man appeared in court. The breed has been illegal to own without an exemption certificate since a ban came into force in February. Daniel Saunders, of Warrington Road, Bold
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Woman finds perfect unit for new business after leaving market stall of 10 years
A WOMAN who left her market stall due to declining footfall has launched a new business in Parr. Opening '1 Hour Stitch' inside St Mary's Market back in 2013, Christine Sheeran had gained a popular reputation for her sewing repairs and stitching
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Plans in to convert former pub that closed its doors earlier this year
PLANS to convert a recently-closed pub into a supermarket have been drawn up. An application seeking a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed change of use of the former Glassblower pub on Boundary Road has been sent to the council. Applicant
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Every picture tells a story - share your favourite images and the stories behind them
EVERY picture tells a story – and we want to hear the stories behind the photos you take. Taking photos is second nature to most people with smart phones and tablets easily accessible to snap a quick shot and save the memory. We’re launching
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Three decades of entertaining generations for Fran and Jo Jingles
FROM babies to mums, toddlers to dads and pre-schoolers to grandparents, Jo Jingles is a class for all ages. Fran Harrop and Jo Jingles have been entertaining generations of children for nearly three decades and the duo have just picked up their
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50 years ago this week...the St Helens Show was in full swing
FIFTY years ago this week the St Helens Show was in full swing. It was the sixth Sherdley Park extravaganza – not counting the 1968 Centenary Show that spawned the annual 3- day event. But the 1974 Show was controversial because of the high
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Wellens: We lost all control of the game from the Mark Percival sin-binning
SAINTS boss Paul Wellens vowed to battle on after his side slumped to a fifth successive Betfred Super League defeat, conceding eight tries in a 46-4 thumping at Leigh. The Saints coach said the focus was on halting the injury-hit side's slump